The Fairbanks Genealogical Society meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month during these months; September, October, November, January, February, March, April, and May.
We will be meeting both in person and on Zoom for most meetings. Members will receive an email link to the Zoom meeting the day before.
Our mission is to share and enjoy the study of genealogy, provide assistance to people with ancestry in Alaska (and beyond) and to locate and preserve genealogical and historical data to make available for future generations.
*We would be honored to attend your Fairbanks history related event.*
DO NOT THROW AWAY your photos or documents! We will be glad to document them for current or future research.
Join us in April for a tour of the Fairbanks Distilling Company and building (the old city hall!).
Our April meeting will be the 22nd, 6pm at the Fairbanks Distilling Company on Cushman St. We will meet for drinks prior, at 5pm (optional).
Our programs are free to attend, even if you are not a member. If you enjoy family history and genealogy, you’ll love attending our meetings.
Monday, April 21, the Morris Thompson Visitors and Cultural Center will have a presentation on the 1918 sinking of the SS Princess Sophia. Doors open at 6:15 PM and program starts at 6:30 PM.
Silas Firth of Anchor Point’s Standing Tide Productions will discuss the history of the sinking, its effects on Alaska history and the development of a documentary that memorializes the event. A “sneak-preview” screening of parts of the upcoming film will be shared. Do not miss this free event!
We are happy to host history walks at the Clay Street Cemetery if a group would like to meet there. The walks are free but we do accept donations for the FGS. We will begin our walks again in April or when the snow melts enough to walk on the paths. School groups are welcome.
2024/2025 Program Schedule
Programs are subject to change. If you would like to present a program in person or live on Zoom, select a month and contact us via email to be added to the schedule. We are accepting programs into 2026. If you love talking about your family history or another genealogy research topic this is your chance!| Date | Program Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 24 | Members discuss genealogy | FGS |
| Oct 22 | William Staples of the Alaska Gold Rush | Amy Stratman |
| Nov 26 | eBay Finds: Fairbanks History | Amy Stratman |
| Dec | No meeting. | |
| Jan 28 | eBay Finds: Fairbanks History Part 2 | Amy Stratman |
| Feb 25 | Toastmaster speeches | Safe Harbor Toastmasters |
| Mar 25 | The Alaska Union (on Zoom from Anchorage) | Mr Whitekeys |
| Apr 22 | Fairbanks Distilling Co Tour | Pat Levy |
| May 27 | TBA | FGS |